take on faith
Accept without proof
To take something on faith is to accept it as true without proof or verification, trusting the source or simply choosing to believe: I'll take on faith that you know what you're doing.
The expression draws on religious faith—belief without empirical evidence—but applies broadly to any unverified claim: She had no time to check his numbers, so she took them on faith.
Trust held as true
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- relianceState of needing support
- credenceAcceptance as true
- acceptanceConsent to receive
assumption · presumption · dependence · certainty · assurance · sureness · conviction · trustworthiness
Held principle or doctrine
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- axiomSelf-evident starting principle
- postulateAssumed starting point
- credoGuiding personal doctrine
worldview · stance · position · persuasion · viewpoint · belief system · philosophy · ideology
Uncritical acceptance of claims
- gullibilityEase of being deceived
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
- blind trustComplete unquestioning confidence
unquestioning · compliance · deference · submission · surrender · consent · concession · yielding
belief
Trust held as true
- confidenceSelf-assurance or trust
- relianceState of needing support
- credenceAcceptance as true
acceptance · assumption · presumption · dependence · certainty · assurance · sureness · conviction · trustworthiness · integrity
tenet
Held principle or doctrine
- principleFundamental truth or standard
- axiomSelf-evident starting principle
- postulateAssumed starting point
credo · worldview · stance · position · persuasion · viewpoint · belief system · philosophy · ideology · values
credulity
Uncritical acceptance of claims
- gullibilityEase of being deceived
- naivetyInnocent lack of experience
- acquiescenceUnresisting acceptance
blind trust · unquestioning · compliance · deference · submission · surrender · consent · concession · yielding · openness
doctrine
Established body of teachings
gospel · scripture · revelation · prophecy · testament · salvation · providence · divine · sacred · holy
take on faithverify
Confirm accuracy or truth
prove · test · demonstrate · substantiate · fact-check
take on faithdoubt
Lack of firm belief
question · disbelieve · distrust · reject · skepticism
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